Sts. Peter and Paul Parish is an old stone church in Makati. It has the distinction of being the 'oldest' church in Makati and is now a cultural and heritage treasure.
VISITA IGLESIA: Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church
Showing posts with label philippine churches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philippine churches. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
VISITA IGLESIA: Silliman University Church
Tucked near the famous Hibbard Hall of Silliman University in Dumaguete City is the solemn-looking Silliman Church. From afar, it is quite easy to miss this church since it is almost hidden by the gigantic century-old trees and one also need to secure a gate pass from the security guards manning the gate.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Philippine Iconic Churches Lights Up Ayala Avenue
Christmas is the most awaited time of the year especially for Filipinos and as much as possible, every one wants it to me memorable by adhering to age-old traditions.
Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo also highlights the Christmas season here in the country and to formally ring-in the festivities, Ayala Land lights up the now iconic Ayala Avenue with light installations depicting some of the country's famous churches.
Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo also highlights the Christmas season here in the country and to formally ring-in the festivities, Ayala Land lights up the now iconic Ayala Avenue with light installations depicting some of the country's famous churches.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
VISITA IGLESIA: Santuario del Santo Cristo
Santuario del Santo Cristo or popularly known as Aquinas Church was built in the early 1600 by the Dominican friars. The centuries old church was burned and destroyed several times and was even a home to the Katipuneros in the late 1800s.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
VISITA IGLESIA: Carmel of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Carmel of St. Therese of the Child Jesus along Gilmore Avenue in Quezon City is actually a convent and a monastery. Devotees of St. Therese of Lisieux (also St. Teresa of Avila) visit this convent chapel to pray for their intentions.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
VISITA IGLESIA: Our Lady of The Atonement Cathedral
Those who visit Baguio City are very much familiar with this church since it is just nearby the famous Session Road. It is popularly known as Baguio Cathedral although its proper name is Our Lady of The Atonement Cathedral.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
VISITA IGLESIA: List of Philippine Churches
The Philippines, being the only Catholic country in Asia has numerous churches all over the archipelago, and some of which are centuries old.
Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity, photo by Resti H. Santiago
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
VISITA IGLESIA: St. Vincent De Paul
St. Vincent De Paul church is a lovely church located inside the Adamson University campus in Ermita, Manila. It was first built in 1883 and then in 1912, the concrete church was built to accommodate more parishioners and to mark the 50th year of the Vicentians and Sisters of Charity in the country.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
VISITA IGLESIA: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception or popularly known as Antipolo Cathedral is steeped in history which dates back to 1632 and was built to house the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good which was brought from Mexico. It was then rebuilt several times due to natural calamities, fire, and World War II. On January 14, 1954, the church was declared as the National Shrine of our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage and eventually elevated to a cathedral in 1983.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
VISITA IGLESIA: Saint Jude Church
Saint Jude Church in Mendiola is one of the most popular church in the city. Thousands of devotees flock to this church especially on Thursdays which is the church' feast day. Saint Jude is also known as the patron for the desperate.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
VISITA IGLESIA: San Miguel Church
The National Shrine of Saint Michael and The Archangels or commonly known as San Miguel Church sits inside the vicinity of Malacanang. It is sometimes thus referred to as Malacanang Church.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
VISITA IGLESIA: Basilica Menor de San Sebastian
One of the loveliest and unique church in the Philippines is San Sebastian church or the Basilica Menor de San Sebastian. Built in the late 1800s, this church is a fine example of gothic architecture and has the distinction of being the only steel church in the country.
